What it's supposed to do: Train outer thighs. What it actually does: Because you are seated, it trains a movement that has no functional use. If done with excessive weight and jerky technique, it can ...

Greg Presto, ACE-CPT, is a Nairobi-based health and fitness journalist and videographer who has been working with Shape since 2012. He is also the author of "The Workout Bucket List," which offers ...

Leg conditioning puts great importance on strengthening the inner thigh muscles. The Primary Exercises that work the hip adductor muscles are those that work on the inside of the thigh and thus should ...

Hip abduction exercises may help you get a tight and toned backside while helping to prevent and treat pain in the hips and knees. They can benefit people of all ages, especially athletes. Share on ...

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Hip abduction exercises, to move your leg outward to the side, improve movement and reduce hip pain. Side-lying hip abduction targets the correct muscles when you keep your toes pointed forward.